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Downton Abbey: Season 2: Episode 1

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Downton Abbey
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PBS | ITV1 | ITV | INGTV | Air Date: September 18, 2011
Starring: Dan Stevens, Rob Collier, Phyllis Logan, Amy Nuttall, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Joanne Froggatt, Siobhan Finneran, Penelope Wilton, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Jessica Brown-Findlay, Laura Carmichael, Maggie Smith, Lesley Nicol, Thomas Howes, Rob James-Collier
Summary: The first episode of the second series picks up the story in 1916 during World War I. Many changes have taken place at Downton Abbey because of the conflict which has greatly unsettled all the occupants. A new maid proves difficult and an announcement from Matthew Crawley stuns everybody, particularly Mary. Meanwhile, there are dramas andThe first episode of the second series picks up the story in 1916 during World War I. Many changes have taken place at Downton Abbey because of the conflict which has greatly unsettled all the occupants. A new maid proves difficult and an announcement from Matthew Crawley stuns everybody, particularly Mary. Meanwhile, there are dramas and surprises for everyone from both above and below stairs as the war rages on and all are caught up in it in some way.… Expand
Creator: Julian Fellowes
Genre(s): Drama
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